Casting Call for “Chicago Fire” – Paid Extras Needed in Chicago

NBC’s “Chicago Fire” is back in production for the 2025 season and looking for local talent to join as paid background extras. 🎬

Created by Emmy-winning producer Dick Wolf (Law & Order, Chicago P.D., Chicago Med), the hit drama follows the lives of Firehouse 51’s firefighters, paramedics, and rescue workers as they battle high-stakes emergencies while navigating personal struggles.

If you’re based in Chicago or nearby, this is your chance to appear on one of TV’s most beloved dramas!

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📍 Casting Details

General Extras

Dates: Monday, Aug 25 & Tuesday, Aug 26
Roles: Park goers, kayak renters, fishermen
Ages: 20s–70s, all ethnicities
Note: No one will be in the water/kayak

Kids & Teens 👦👧

Date: Tuesday, Aug 26
Roles: Park visitors
Ages: 9–14, all ethnicities
Requirement: Joan Philo Work Permit

Lawyers ⚖️

Date: Tuesday, Aug 26 (filming until ~11 PM)
Ages: 30s–50s, all ethnicities
Wardrobe fitting required: Aug 21 or 22 (2 hours max)

“Unsavory Types” / Character Faces 😎

Date: Tuesday, Aug 26 (filming until ~11 PM)
Ages: 20s–60s, male, all ethnicities

Correctional Officers 🚔

Date: Tuesday, Aug 26
Ages: 20s–40s, all ethnicities
Wardrobe fitting required: Aug 21 or 22
Note: Men must be clean-shaven with short hair

💰 Pay Rate

Standard Extras: $132.80 / 8 hours (OT after 8)
Fitting Bump: +$25 (when applicable)

📧 How to Apply

Send an email to ExtraCfire@gmail.com with the following:

Subject line: role + date (e.g., Park 8.25, 8.26 or Lawyers 8.26)
Legal name, age, height, weight, phone, city, state
Clothing sizes (detailed per gender)
Recent, clear color photos (headshot + full-body, no filters, no hats/sunglasses)
Note last time you worked on Chicago Fire (if ever)

Kids/Teens: Attach Joan Philo Work Permit or request a Letter of Intent